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INDEX

1 AIM .................................................................................................................................. 2
2 SCOPE .............................................................................................................................. 2
3 REFERENCES ................................................................................................................... 2
4 ALTERNATIVES TO STRUCTURAL STEELS EN-10025 ..................................................... 3
5 ALTERNATIVE STANDARDS / GRADES (USA – CHINA – INDIA)................................... 3
5.1 PLATES AND SHAPES ........................................................................................................ 3
5.2 HOLLOW STRUCTURAL SECTIONS ................................................................................... 5
5.3 HOLLOW STRUCTURAL SECTIONS CONFORMED FROM PLATES ...................................... 6
6 ANNEX I – DRAWING NOTES ......................................................................................... 7

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1 AIM

This specification defines the alternative materials to those indicated in design drawing to be checked in case
of discrepancy between defined material and those proposed by the manufacturer according to the
availability in each market/region.

If the supplier proposes a material that is not shown on this specification the acceptance shall be given by
means of a Deviation Request.

2 SCOPE

This specification is applicable to Logistic equipment (Transport, lifting, storage) only when specifically called
out in the drawings.

This specification comprises alternatives to steels according to EN 10025 [Ref 1] and [Ref 2]

The alternative standards indicated are the ones mainly used in USA, CHINA and INDIA which are:

- ASTM
- GB/T
- IS 2062

The information detailed in this specification is based in [Ref 3]

3 REFERENCES

[Ref 1] EN 10025-2 - Hot rolled products of structural steels – Part 2: Technical delivery conditions for non-
alloy structural steels
[Ref 2] EN 10025-3 – Hot rolled products of structural steels – Part 3: Technical delivery conditions for
normalized/normalized rolled weldable fine grain structural steels
[Ref 3] GMS61511 Rev4 – Alternative steels nacelle and hub structures

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4 ALTERNATIVES TO STRUCTURAL STEELS EN-10025

The alternatives for the structural steels defined in EN10025 depends on the thickness and the minimum
survival temperature of the part according to EN 1993-1-10

Validity of alternative material in Europe for minimum survival temperature of -30ºC (Minimum range
according to logistics requirements)

MATERIAL SPECIFIED IN DRAWING

S235JR S235J0 S235J2 S275JR S275J0 S275J2 S355JR S355J0 S355J2
S235JR OK e≤30 e≤30
ALTERNATIVE MATERIAL

S235J0 OK OK e≤40
S235J2 OK OK OK
S275JR e≤25 e≤25 e≤25 OK e≤25 e≤25
S275J0 OK e≤35 e≤35 OK OK e≤35
S275J2 OK OK e≤55 OK OK OK
S355JR e≤15 e≤15 e≤15 e≤15 e≤15 e≤15 OK e≤15 e≤15
S355J0 e≤25 e≤25 e≤25 OK e≤25 e≤25 OK OK e≤25
S355J2 OK OK e≤40 OK OK e≤40 OK OK OK

As an example, a part which must withstand -30ºC, with 20mm of thickness, designed in S235J2, can be
manufactured in S235JR, S235J0, S275JR, S275J0, S275J2, S355J0 or S355J2 but not in S355JR. However, if
the thickness of the part is 50mm, only S235J2 and S275J2 are valid.

5 ALTERNATIVE STANDARDS / GRADES (USA – CHINA – INDIA)

5.1 PLATES AND SHAPES

In the following table it is documented the best match with non-European standards to comply with the
requirements of European grade designations with supplementary requirements where needed.

It is important to remind that for cold bent parts it is not allowed to use steel grades of higher tensile
properties than the specified in the drawing, but it could be used higher impact grades. For example, if a
drawing of a cold bent part requires the use of S235 J0 a supplier in China can use only Q235C or Q235D.
The use of other grades must be evaluated under deviation request.

The application of the supplementary requirements can be evaluated by the materials engineer for specific
cases. Evaluation of the CEV can be done using the material composition info shown on the raw material
certificate and shall be calculated according to the formula below:

When supplementary impact requirements are needed, the tests shall be done following the instructions of
the standard of the European grade, [Ref 1] or [Ref 2].

Supplementary requirements
Grade acc. to Alternative Grade /
Max.
EN 10025 Standard Designation Impact Others
CEV
JR - -
S235 J0 ASTM A36M A36 0,35% - -
J2 27J, -20ºC -

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JR - -
J0 ASTM A283M Grade D - -
J2 27J, -20ºC -
JR - -
J0 ASTM A572M Grade 42 - -
J2 27J, -20ºC -
JR - -
J0 ASTM A659M AISI/SAE 1020 - -
J2 27J, -20ºC -
JR Q235B - -
J0 GB/T 700 Q235C - -
J2 Q235D - -
JR E250 BR - P<0.035%, S<0.035%, E% > 26%
J0 BIS IS 2062 E250 B0 - P<0.030%, S<0.030%, E% > 26%
J2 E250 C - P<0.025%, S<0.025%, E% > 26%
JR USIMINAS USICIVIL 250 - P<0.035%, E% > 26%
JR - -
J0 ASTM A572M Grade 42 - -
J2 27J, -20ºC -
JR - -
J0 ASTM A573M Grade 70 - -
J2 27J, -20ºC -
S275 JR Q275B 0,40% - P<0.035%, S<0.035%, E% > 23%
J0 GB/T 700 Q275C - P<0.030%, S<0.030%, E% > 23%
J2 Q275D - P<0.025%, S<0.025%, E% > 23%
JR E300 BR - P<0.035%, S<0.035%, E% > 23%
J0 BIS IS 2062 E300 B0 - P<0.030%, S<0.030%, E% > 23%
J2 E300 C - P<0.025%, S<0.025%, E% > 23%
JR USIMINAS USICIVIL 300 - P<0.035%, E% > 23%
JR - -
J0 ASTM A572M Grade 50 0,45% - -
J2 27J, -20ºC -
JR - -
ASTM A992
J0 A992 - - -
(sections)
J2 - -
JR - -
Grade C,
J0 ASTM A633M - - -
Grade D
J2 27J, -20ºC -
JR - -
S355 ASTM A529M Grade 50,
J0 0,45% - -
(sections) Grade 55
J2 27J, -20ºC -
JR Q355B - -
J0 Q355C - -
GB/T 1591* -
J2 Q355D - -
K2 / NL Q355NE - -
JR E350 BR - P<0.035%, S<0.035%, E% > 22%
J0 BIS IS 2062 E350 B0 - P<0.030%, S<0.030%, E% > 22%
0,45%
J2 E350 C - P<0.025%, S<0.025%, E% > 22%
JR USIMINAS USICIVIL 350 - P<0.035%, E% > 22%
S420 NL Q420NE - - -
GB/T 1591
S460 NL Q460NE - - -

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5.2 HOLLOW STRUCTURAL SECTIONS

The equivalences shown herein are related only to steel grade and mechanical properties. Is there are
differences in the dimensions of the specified hollow section and the proposed one this shall be approved by
a deviation request.

5.2.1 Hot rolled/formed or hot finished, according to EN10210.

Following table shows the equivalences for hollow structural sections that are hot finished/rolled:

Supplementary
GRADE/DESIGNATIO requirements
EN10210 ALTERNATIVE STANDARD
N Max.
Impact
CEV %
JRH -
J0H ASTM A501 Grade A -
J2H 27J, -20ºC
JRH ASTM A106 Grade B, C -
JRH NBR 82611,3 Type S – Grades A, B -
S235
JRH NBR 82612,3 Type S – Grades B or C -
JRH IS 49234 HF YST 240 / 310 -
JRH Q235 B -
J0H GB/T 8162 Q235 C 0,45 -
J2H Q235 D -
JRH -
J0H ASTM A501 Grade B -
J2H 27J, -20ºC
S355 JRH NBR 82611 Type S – Grade C -
JRH Q345 B -
J0H GB/T 8162 Q345 C -
J2H Q345 D -
1
Square or rectangular HSS
2
Circular HSS
3
The use of NBR 8261 Type S as alternative to EN 10210 is based on the assumption that the seamless tubes are
hot finished or normalized after manufacturing.
4
Phosphorous and Sulfur shall be controlled to a maximum 0.035% each.

5.2.2 Cold finished, according to EN10219

Following table shows the equivalences for hollow structural sections that are cold worked:

Supplementary
ALTERNATIVE requirements
EN10219 GRADE/DESIGNATION
STANDARD Max. CEV
Impact
%
JRH ASTM A53 Grade B -
J0H ASTM A500 Grade A, B, D -
EN 10296-1/
J2H EN 10297-1/ E235 -
EN 10305-1/2
S235 JRH NBR 82611 Type E – Grades A, B 0,45 -
JRH NBR 82612 Type E – Grades B or C -
JRH IS 49233 CF YST 240 / 310 -
JRH Q235 B -
J0H GB/T 6728 Q235 C -
J2H Q235 D -

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JRH Q235 B -
GB/T 13793
J0H Q235 C -
JRH Q235 B -
J0H GB/T 3094 Q235 C -
J2H Q235 D -
JRH ASTM A500 Grade C -
J0H EN 10305-1/2 E355 -
EN 10296-1/
J2H E355+N -
EN10297-1
JRH NBR 82611 Type E – Grade C -
JRH Q345 B -
S355 J0H GB/T 6728 Q345 C -
J2H Q345 D -
JRH Q345 B -
GB/T 13793
J0H Q345 C -
JRH Q345 B -
J0H GB/T 3094 Q345 C -
J2H Q345 D -
1
Square or rectangular HSS
2
Circular HSS
3
Phosphorous and Sulfur shall be controlled to a maximum 0.035% each.

5.3 HOLLOW STRUCTURAL SECTIONS CONFORMED FROM PLATES

When the use of Built-up hollow sections is needed due to the absence of an equivalent product in the
regional market, it must be analyzed case by case due to the restraints listed above.

Some recommendations and best practices for conforming hollow structural sections from plates based on
applicable standards.

5.3.1 MATERIAL SELECTION

For material equivalences in the regions please use the ones showed in the point 5.1

5.3.2 BENDING

For cold bent parts, in addition to the requirements listed in item 4.14 of EN 1993-1-8, the inside radius of
the bends must comply with the recommended minimum inside bend radius in EN10025-2, table 11, and the
impact of the cold forming should be taken into account when analyzing the toughness requirements acc. to
EN 1993-1-10. The use of the grade S355JR must be avoided in cold bent parts.

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5.3.3 WELDING PROCESSES

Restriction on welding cold formed parts or tubes: EN 1993-1-8, item 4.14, therefore hollow sections with
square or rectangular section must be specified acc. to EN10210.

6 ANNEX I – DRAWING NOTES

The drawing notes to be referenced in the drawings are defined according to following table:

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